In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, thyme, smoke
Palate: dark fruit, earth, firm tannin
Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red from Akrotiri southern parcels, firm tannin and savoury herb lift.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops
Firm tannin handles lamb fat. -
Beef stifado
Slow-braised onion stew meets dark-fruit Mavrotragano. -
Aged kefalograviera
Hard sheep cheese softens grippy tannin.
How to serve Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled lamb chops, Beef stifado, Aged kefalograviera. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Volcanic Slopes's Mavrotragano comes from southern Akrotiri parcels and joins the indigenous red revival on Santorini.
- 2013 — First Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Volcanic Slopes Vineyards
- Grapes
- Mavrotragano
- Classification
- PGI Cyclades
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
Frequently asked about Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano
What does Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, thyme, smoke. On the palate, dark fruit, earth, firm tannin. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano: dark-fruit Aegean red from Akrotiri southern parcels, firm tannin and savoury herb lift.
When should I drink Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?
Drink 4-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?
Grilled lamb chops is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Beef stifado and Aged kefalograviera. Firm tannin handles lamb fat.
What grapes are in Volcanic Slopes Mavrotragano?
The blend is Mavrotragano. The wine is classified as PGI Cyclades.